The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), the umbrella body for the private sector in Kenya, has been tasked with the management of Component 2 of the Kenya Youth Empowerment Project (KYEP).
The KYEP, providing training, private sector internships and work experience to youth of 15 - 29 years of age will run from 2011 to 2014, and is supported by the Office of the Prime Minister; and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, with financing from the World Bank.
KEPSA is seeking to appoint two key staff to manage and implement this project, initially on two-year contracts.
Project Director
Under the guidance of the KEPSA CEO, the Project Director will-:
• Oversee the management, coordination and communication of all project activities and outputs under the KYEP, including planning and budgeting to realise all the programme objectives;
• Supervise the updating of the Operations Manual (OM) for Component 2 of the KYEP;
• Supervise all technical and support staff within the KYEP Department at KEPSA;
• Manage and coordinate all local and international contractors providing services to the KYEP Department;
• Oversee the development of internships, recruitment and placement of interns;
• Facilitate the implementation of Sector Board Training Plans;
• Oversee the procurement of training providers and ensure the logistics are in place for the delivery of training;
• Monitor and report on internships and training activities to the KEPSA CEO; and
• Prepare quarterly and annual progress reports as well as completion reports and audit reports of Component 2 of the KYEP;
• Ensure strong financial management arrangements for the pilot project; and
• Liaise with the Office of the Prime Minister; the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the World Bank throughout the project.
Minimum Job Requirements:
• University degree in Business, Economics, Social Development or other relevant fields
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in project design; implementation and management;
• Experience in developing, monitoring and managing projects funded by international financial institutions is highly desirable;
• Knowledge of Kenya and local institutional processes;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proficiency in spoken and written English, with knowledge of Swahili an asset; and
• Demonstrated ability to build, manage and work in a team.
Internal Audit Officer
Reporting to the Project Director, the Internal Audit Officer will be responsible for internal audit management within the project.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Review and appraise the openness and transparency: soundness: accuracy: application of accounting; administrative, and other operating controls; while promoting effective control at reasonable cost;
• Ascertain the extent and compliance with established operational manuals, plans and procedures of the project;
• Ascertain the reliability of management data developed within the organization;
• Ensure all project assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses and abuse of all kinds;
• Conduct routine checks on systems, operations and various tasks in the project; and the submission of resultant reports i.e. random checks on Petty Cash, Bank and Cash Reconciliations, Insurance & Indemnities, plus Audits;
• Follow up on recommended changes and effecting of the recommended changes;
• Evaluate the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed, and recommending improvements to operational procedures;
• Monitor all intern selection processes, and activities to ensure transparency and compliance to established expectations;
• Ensure that the training program is achieving set results within the prescribed time lines;
• Ensure that trainers and employers are delivering on their obligations, and that relevant documentation is readily available;
• Conduct spot checks, in conjunction with the Training and Internship Officers, to ensure there are no fraudulent activities within the project; and
• Conduct "value-for-money" audits, risk-based audits, and systems review audits and advise management appropriately on the necessary remedial measures.
Minimum Job Requirements:
• University degree in Accounting
• At least five (5) years experience in Audit/Internal Audit
• Professional accounting qualifications of at a minimum CPA (K) or ACCA or equivalent qualifications
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Good command of Computer Programs and Applications
Interested candidates who meet the requirements above are requested to submit their detailed CVs along with a letter motivating their interest in the position to the following address, indicating the post they are interested in; and providing details of current remuneration, and the names and addresses of at least three (3) referees, not later than Friday, 4 February, 2011.
Please consider your application to be unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date.
HR Committee
Kenya Private Sector Alliance
P.O Box 3556 -00100
Nairobi
Or Email: kyep@kepsa.or.ke
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